Well, usually the person can call the number in the notice and ask what the C&P is to cover. Once known, the following could be of help. They are the worksheets showing what the examiner should be covering for that specific exam. I have also included at the bottom a couple of sites on Multiple Sclerosis (MS) that is not in the list, but might be of use to some.

NOTE TO VBN USERS: TWO LINKS WERE DROPPED WITH THIS UPDATE--HYPERTENSION & SPINE (CERVICAL, THORACIC AND LUMBAR). If anyone comes across a new C&P link for these---PLEASE let me know and I will post. Thx.
The VA also changed the links from htm to pdf, whatever that means.
Updated this posting from htm to pdf links 11/12/2010 fanaticbooks

Just trying to make it easier for those in here getting a C&P and not knowing what is involved. Sometimes it is hard to locate the VA index. I always have
to go in through my website to find it. Figured I would make it easier for others to find.

http://www.howtoassemblevaclaims.com/index.html

A free guide on how to research, organize and assemble a VA claim, now upgraded to include suggestions for VONAPP and Social Security Disability.

Veterans are the mainstay of this country. Only they truly know the price of freedom. Only they can truly teach others like
myself the price of freedom.

Here are various replies from multiple topics that might help when preparing for a C&P exam. These are NOT etched in stone and there might be more suggestions that others can offer, but it might help a little.

SN00PYDWG

it isn't a physical. Not to say that the Dr won't ask general questions about your health, but I think they are all related to how your answers would affect your claimed disability.

If you have other items that come up from your C&P, you will probably have to file a new claim for them and a new C&P would be scheduled for the new claim.

FANATICBOOKS

You might take your med records with you so you can answer any questions about previous info. It helped my hubby when I went with him with the records. Could answer without the doctor looking through and trying to find it.

Also take a list of concerns with you that might be pertinent so in the stress of the moment you won't have to try to think what you wanted to discuss or ask.

You might also call the appointment number and ask if you need to fast or if other lab work is necessary. Many times with my hubby those are set up elsewhere for a different time, usually tying in with going to see doctors.

You might want to take your copy of your medical records (if they can be carried) with you so you may refer to them if asked questions about previous exams.

You might want to make a list of items to mention or ask questions regarding this aspect of disability. Don't bother with other disabilities since the doctor will be focussed on the specific area of exam.

Make sure you take a list of all medications, including over the counter, since you will probably be asked.

Be sure to be prepared to mention how it is affecting your life, what you used to do as opposed to what you can now do. How is it affecting relationships? Stuff like that. If you are prepared in advance than if that type of question is brought up you can answer without a lot of stress since you have already had time to figure it out.

Don't forget any little details that might be pertinent such as bending over to tie shoes or trying to open a sealed jar (not that I know if they are pertinent, but just examples).

BRIANWL

The following I have edited to apply for any disability. (fanaticbooks)

Couple of questions come to mind that you should be able to answer during the examination.

1. Did you have _________ while in the service?
2. Do you have medical records from your time in service showing that you were treated for ____________?
3. If the answer to 1 and 2 is no, what previously service connected medical condition do you have that is the cause of the _____________?
4. Following 3, do you have a written statement from your Dr stating the ____________ is caused by the service connected condition(s)?

http://www.howtoassemblevaclaims.com/index.html

A free guide on how to research, organize and assemble a VA claim, now upgraded to include suggestions for VONAPP and Social Security Disability.

Veterans are the mainstay of this country. Only they truly know the price of freedom. Only they can truly teach others like
myself the price of freedom.

Now that I have this, I know the C&P exam was not done fully.
Have to get his report to see what was listed for ROM Measurements, since he never measured my Ankles or Knees.
Just did the push pull strength and hopefully listed where the pain occurs in each position.

It doesn't hurt to request a copy of the report written by the examiner. You can probably request it from the VAMC a couple of weeks after the exam. Getting a copy for your records allows you to see if there are any inaccuracies.

If it is not via the VAMC, then the Regional Office is a better source for obtaining a copy.

You can do so through the RO, either in person or via letter stating the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

These could be very important if you end up filing a NOD and the report has stuff you can refute.

My website has a little more info. Here is the excerpt from that section to make it easier for you.

- C-File:

This is the file that is created to hold your claim. In it will go all information gathered by the VA including C&P exams, doctor records, military documents, and other information as needed.

- Freedom of Information Act:

Under the FOIA you are entitled to receive a copy of your C-File or parts thereof.

If you wish to have a copy of these records, you have two options:

- You can make an appointment to go in person to view your file at the Regional Office and get copies at that time.

Be sure to mention the Freedom of Information Act in the letter itself. The letter has to come from the veteran or his appointed person.

On the outside of the envelope in the lower left-hand corner, write FOIA so it is directed to the correct section.

- Obtain copies of Evaluation Exams

You will eventually have appointments with doctors who evaluate your condition(s). These doctors will write up their findings and submit them to the adjudicator.

After a couple of months have passed since the exams, you can request a copy of these evaluations (See Freedom of Information Act above). It probably takes about that long for the information to end up in your file. Getting a copy of these evaluations will allow you to see what the doctor(s) findings were.

If you have a representative handling your claim(s),

You can still request these copies from the VA. Once you receive them, study their contents to see if there are any discrepancies. If you find some, write a letter pointing out these discrepancies. Provide any documentation that you have that supports your findings. Then submit a COPY of the C&P Report(s) and your letter to your representative.

If you are handling your claim direct, make a note of your findings.

If you end up filing a Notice of Disagreement (NOD), this information could then come in handy for disputing decisions made by the VA. You can then include them in your report that refutes the decisions

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hope this can help.
fanaticbooks

http://www.howtoassemblevaclaims.com/index.html

A free guide on how to research, organize and assemble a VA claim, now upgraded to include suggestions for VONAPP and Social Security Disability.

Veterans are the mainstay of this country. Only they truly know the price of freedom. Only they can truly teach others like
myself the price of freedom.

I was puttering and came across this document. It might be of interest to show areas that could be addressed in a C&P exam. Maybe it would help the veteran to have answers to stuff that is not necessarily noted in the Evaluation Worksheets.

Good post!!! But remember even with all the material that can be gathered and gleaned, one still must remember it only counts if the doctor says it counts. What I am saying is don't get excited because you have this information. Certainly it does help to prepare yourself, but all the forms and exams sheets are useless until the C and P examiner says they are.

I have a question I would like to ask. I was declared SSDI in 1991 for IHDbut never filed a claim for s/c. In 2005 I filed a claim for skin cancer. Went to my c&p and was given a general complete physical. All of my IHD medical records were supplied at that time because I was told to supply all medical evidence to general physical. My claim was denied because the tpye of skin cancer I had wasn't due to AO. I filed in 03/10 for IHD under the new presumptives. Will by DOC be 03/10 or will Nehmer apply and go back to 2005?...

Well, usually the person can call the number in the notice and ask what the C&P is to cover. Once known, the following could be of help. They are the worksheets showing what the examiner should be covering for that specific exam. I have also included at the bottom a couple of sites on Multiple Sclerosis (MS) that is not in the list, but might be of use to some.